Great PHP Editor

CreativeLogic · 08-11-2005, 02:33 AM

I've never really been one to use a PHP editor because it's always a hassle to me for some reason. A friend gave me this link though:
http://www.mpsoftware.dk/phpdesigner.php

I'm in love with it. The only thing is that it really helps if you have dual monitors as the main window is very crowded.

What do you guys think?

jaswinder_rana · 08-11-2005, 01:00 PM

I tried that one too, and zend and ultra edit and notepad2 and editplus, and in the end settled with Dreamweaver,
and one of the main reasons is the built in ftp, which i really use,, yes its a bit expensive, but i think its worth spending money

CreativeLogic · 08-11-2005, 01:03 PM

I used Dreamweaver a long time ago but this one has a FTP manager in it as well. I'm usually a notepad type of guy but I figured I might as well try something new. I think this will keep me more organized and work a little more quickly.

mikem · 08-11-2005, 06:42 PM

I use phpdesigner as well. Previously I used dreamweaver however I hated how bulky the program was and how long it took to load. The best part about phpdesigner is how it sorts all the php functions on the side for ease of moving around the code. Saves me a lot of time in the long run.

clenard · 08-22-2005, 08:32 PM

Yeah, I use PHPDesigner as well... I have Zend that I got for free - but I still hardly use it because it takes forever to load. I don't use Dreamweaver for PHP files because, as said before, it takes forever to load --- it's just too bulky for simple stuff. I do use it if I'm designing a site though!

but yeah PHPDesigner and Notepad is all I use as well :)

CreativeLogic · 08-22-2005, 09:28 PM

Well after I've tried to keep using PHPDesigner I've come to the conclusion there are too many features that it lacks that I need.

AlEast · 08-23-2005, 04:15 AM

Lately have been using TextPad for all my php coding.

clenard · 08-25-2005, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan

Well after I've tried to keep using PHPDesigner I've come to the conclusion there are too many features that it lacks that I need.

well, i believe he's got a 2006 version coming out soon? what features does it lack?

CreativeLogic · 08-25-2005, 07:11 PM

Features I requested on their site:
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- I need a way to upload a full project at a time rather than by files.
- Be able the web folder in order to use the loop back address so that the preview will actually execute code.
- Incorporate ALL major browsers in the the preview. Once you click preview have tabs at the top to preview in the other browsers installed on your PC. All you would have to do is allow users to set each browser's executable path.
- Better FTP support.
- MySQL Database management in a way. Along the lines of the way phpMyAdmin works but be in the program.

Tekime · 09-18-2005, 02:15 AM

I think I tried this a while ago, but never stuck with it. Can't remember why now. I found Zend to be the best solution for PHP, and HTML-Kit for quick changes and HTML/CSS.

jaswinder_rana · 09-18-2005, 07:14 PM

Zend is better than anything, but it is slow, however i used it long ago and never tried again, so it might be better now. But that was long ago. it mighe be improved over time

sam · 10-24-2005, 10:09 PM

We use Zend studio inhouse, I must admit initaialy it was hard to switch from Dreamweaver as their code editor seemed cleaner but once I played around with the fonts/code colours I got it working pretty much the same.

Lord Brar · 11-14-2005, 02:15 PM

Thanks for the tip mate! I am gonna try this editor out. :) Till now I've been using crimson editor. However, this one looks a wee bit better. ;)

sam · 11-14-2005, 02:55 PM

Zend studio version 5 is out... looking good!

Killswitch · 02-09-2007, 01:05 PM

I have php Design Profession 2007, very good program. I usually find myself using ConTEXT most of the time though. If I am working on a large file with many different functions and actions, I will switch over to pdp2007 to jump between things quickly. It really makes working with large files very convenient, plus you can use it to help pick out errors without skimming through line after line of code.

mike.fro · 02-12-2007, 05:25 PM

I've used PHP Designer 2007 for a while now and like it a lot. Some features it lacks but i'm sure they will be incorporated shortly.

mikem · 02-12-2007, 09:09 PM

Since my first post in this thread, I've switched to Zend Development Environment (ZDE) which is quite nice.

mike.fro · 02-21-2007, 12:23 AM

I've used ZDE for a while and must say it is a great program. Although PHP Designer 2007 is my current program of choice I have been debating whether or not to go back to ZDE

Brook · 02-24-2007, 07:46 PM

I've got it too - it's great!

I do end up using dreamweaver tho if I need to work on more than one file.